| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $205.35 | 5.754% | $217.1658 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.45 | 7.273% | $79.8647 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.55 | 4.381% | $238.5628 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.39 | 5.428% | $107.9477 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.51 | 6.269% | $85.5572 | $85.56 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.26 | 7.141% | $147.0617 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.61 | 4.361% | $92.4743 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.12 | $968.6342 | $968.63 | $968.55 | $968.80 | |